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Solar Power in 80281 (Denver, CO)

Solar Energy in 80281

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 80281 with an average of 6.53 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 80281

Solar panels in 80281 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 80281

The total length of the day in 80281 (Denver, CO) today (May 03, 2024) will be 14 hours and 3 minutes. [More]

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80281 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 80281 (Denver, CO)

Solar Energy Data for 80281

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 80281.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 80281

Solar Radiation Data in 80281

Based on historical 80281 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 80281. [1]

The region associated with 80281 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 21% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 80281 that are always titled at the latitude of Denver (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.85 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in 80281

Solar Radiation Data in 80281

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 80281.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 80281

Solar Radiation Data in 80281

The region associated with 80281 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 80281 is July with an average of 6.53 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.5 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 80281 are December with an average of 4.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.97 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 80281 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 80281

The average monthly solar radiation level in 80281, of 5.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 51% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 10% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 80281 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 80281 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 80281

Sunrise / Sunset in 80281

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:55 am
    • Sunset: 7:58 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:3
Solar Energy Statistics for 80281

Best Months for Solar in 80281

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.21 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 80281

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 80281 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 80281

The Power of Solar in 80281

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 80281. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 80281. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 80281

Solar Radiation Data in 80281

80281 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6722.42 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 80281 is March with an average of 618.31 kWhac, followed by July at 595.64 kWhac and August at 591.63 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 80281 are December with an average of 486.85 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 506.52 kWhac and February at 507.03 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 80281 [5]

Fri May 3
73°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 60%
Sat May 4
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 8%
Sun May 5
68°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 79°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 77%
Mon May 6
58°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 62°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 52%
Tue May 7
62°F
Few Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 12%
Wed May 8
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about 80281

About 80281

The ZIP code 80281 is associated with the city of Denver in Denver County in Colorado.

80281 Solar Power

80281 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 80281, or for more solar-related resources for CO, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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